How To Fix RMXTAPI050 - Status profile &1 is not permitted for object category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMXTAPI - TMS-API: Messages for Trial API

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Status profile &1 is not permitted for object category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMXTAPI050 - Status profile &1 is not permitted for object category &2 ?

  The SAP error message RMXTAPI050 indicates that there is an issue with the status profile assigned to a specific object category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Project System (PS) modules, where status profiles are used to control the status of various objects (like maintenance orders, projects, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error message RMXTAPI050 occurs when:
  
  The status profile specified for the object category is not valid or not permitted.
  The object category does not have the necessary configuration to use the specified status profile.
  There may be a mismatch between the status profile and the object category due to incorrect settings in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Status Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the status profiles in SAP. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under the relevant module (e.g., Plant Maintenance or Project System).
  Verify that the status profile assigned to the object category is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Category Settings:
  
  Check the object category settings to ensure that it is configured to allow the use of the specified status profile.
  Ensure that the object category is correctly linked to the status profile in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign a Valid Status Profile:
  
  If the current status profile is not valid for the object category, consider assigning a different status profile that is permitted for that category.
  You can do this in the configuration settings where you define the relationship between object categories and status profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on status profiles and object categories relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the status profile behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, IW31/IW32 for maintenance orders, or CJ20N for project management to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to status profiles and object categories.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.